Valuable antiquarian books
Advice & Guides
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Porsche 911 Carrera (Type 993) Service Manual 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998: Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S
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[EAN: 9780837617190], Neubuch, [PU: Bentley (Robert) Inc.,US, Cambridge], Hardcover. The Porsche 911 Carrera (Type 993) Service Manual: 1995-1998 is a comprehensive source of service information and specifications for Porsche 911 (Type 993) Coupe, Ca ...
Art & culture
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LEARN TO READ ART
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[SC: 23.89], [PU: Art Metropole / Printed Matter Bookstore at Dia Toronto / New York, Canada / NY], [44] pp.; 27.5 x 10.5 cm.; staple bound; black-and-white; edition size unknown; unsigned and unnumbered; offset-printed; Exhibition catalogue publishe ...
Atlases, maps & accessories
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![Die Praxis des modernen Maschinenbaues. Modell-Atlas. [Features Fiat Five-Passenger Automobile, Heissdampf Tender Locomotive, and Wright Brothers Military Flyer, with 5 other models]](https://images.find-more-books.com/buch/cover/MDQ1MjY4MDExMTQyNztodHRwczovL3BpY3R1cmVzLmFiZWJvb2tzLmNvbS9TVEFNUEVCT09LUy8zMDcxOTQ2MjIzNi5qcGc%3D.jpg)
Die Praxis des modernen Maschinenbaues. Modell-Atlas. [Features Fiat Five-Passenger Automobile, Heissdampf Tender Locomotive, and Wright Brothers Military Flyer, with 5 other models]
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Berlin, C.R. Weller, [Circa 1912]. . 4to; 16 card pages, 8 colour pop-up illustrations with elaborate overlays of various steam and diesel motors seen in, amongst others, a steam train, the Wright Brothers' aeroplane, a locomotive train, etc, one of ...
Autobiographies, biographies & monographs
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Political Education of Arnold Brecht
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An Autobiography, 1884?1970, Buch, Hardcover, Arnold Brecht witnessed and participated in the course of German history from the late 19th century to the present. Serving under seven Reich chancellors, he became acting Secretary of State, and was fina ...
Body, human & psyche
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The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde
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*The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde * - Volume IV: Criticism: Historical Criticism Intentions The Soul of Man / 197.99€ / ebook eBook pdf no Medien > Bücher > E-Books eBooks > Fachthemen & Wissenschaft > Literaturwissenschaft eBooks, OUP eBook ...
Book series
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Bruce Davidson: East 100th Street. Photographs by Bruce Davidson. 1970.,
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Gebraucht, wie neu, [SC: 8.5], Jacket, Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Masachusetts. 1970. First edition, first printing. Scarce first printing! Milestone in the history of photo books: Andrew Roth, The Book of 101 Books, page 196/197; Martin Pa ...
Braille
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A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish: Core Vocabulary for Learners (Routledge Frequency Dictionari)
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A frequency dictionary of Spanish that provides a list of the 5,000 most commonly used words in the language. Based on a twenty million word corpus evenly divided between spoken, fiction and non-fiction texts from both Spain and Latin America, it pre ...
Calendar
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A Selection of German Calendars and Annuals
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xii+180 pages with diagrams and tables. Octavo (8" x 5 1/4") bound in black pebble cloth with gilt lettering to spine. (Bibliotheca van der Linde-Niemeijeriana: 5255) First edition.Munich celebrated the turn-of-the-century with a gala chess festival ...
Career & profession
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Her Style: Hair by Odile Gilbert (Editions 7L)
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Taschen, 21/09/2016. hardcover. Used: Good. 10.00x2.50x13.50. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy., Taschen, 21/09/2016, 2.5, Santa Fe: Arena Editions, 2002. First. Hardcover. VG-/VG: Exlibrary book. Stickers to dust jacke ...
Children's books for reading & reading aloud
![Demorest's family magazine : Vol. 30 [XXX], November 1893 to October 1894. [Among the Palmettos; Road to Fame or Fortune; What Women Are Doing; The Naval Cadet at Work & Play; Mirror of Fashions; Woman Suffrage & the Liquor Trade; Within Prison Walls; What is Theosophy? : The Doctrine of Karma and Reincarnation; How to Play the Guitar Without a Master; A Day Among the Shakers; Spongers and Sponging in Florida; Epiphyllum, or Lobster Cactus; The Romance of a Gypsy Camp;Russian Home Industries; Facts About the United States Postal Service; American Artists; Children of the Stage; Giants of Prehistoric America; Modern Uses of the Bicycle ; Austin, Texas]](https://images.find-more-books.com/buch/cover/MTk0Mjg3MjI0NTQ2NztodHRwczovL3BpY3R1cmVzLmFiZWJvb2tzLmNvbS9KVkFMTEVTLzgxOTQ3NzgzMC5qcGc%3D.jpg)
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Gas Stations: 1982 and 1986
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Neubuch, [SC: 40.87], [PU: Nazraeli Press, Paso Robles, California], Jacket, To subscribe to the One Picture Book Two series, and receive a copy of each future book and signed print at the subscription price of $40, please inquire (limited availabili ...
Classics
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Minima Moralia: Reflections from Damaged Life (Radical Thinkers Classics)
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[EAN: 9781844676613], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [SC: 11.37], [PU: Verso], Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact an ...
Comics, mangas, graphic novels
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75 Years of DC Comics. The Art of Modern Mythmaking
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A Four-Color Fantasy A Super heroes from the Atom to Zatara: 75 years of DC Comics A A In 1935, DC Comics founder Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson published New Fun No. 1, the first comic book with all-new, original materiala??at a time when comic boo ...
Countries of the world (travel)
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Stielers Hand-Atlas Maps Nos. 1 through 54
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Gotha: Justus Perthes a Gotha, 1905. Hardcover Quarto Slipcase. Slipcased. Good. 9th edition, 53 loose maps mounted on linen, folded, Nos. 1 thru 54 (Map No. 2 missing), notations in German, in cloth covered box (30x44 cm,) bound to look like book, ...
Crime & detective stories
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The Centrality of Crime Fiction in American Literary Culture Alfred Bendixen Editor
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This collection of essays by leading scholars insists on a larger recognition of the importance and diversity of crime fiction in U.S. literary traditions. Instead of presenting the genre as the property of Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, this ...
Dialect & vernacular
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The Jewish Neo-Aramaic Dialect of Amdya: 61 (Studies in Semitic Languages and Linguistics)
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Buch, Hardcover, This work is a linguistic description of an obsolescent dialect of Neo-Aramaic. The dialect was originally spoken by Jews residing in the village of Am?dya (a.k.a Amadiya) in modern-day northern Iraq. Included are edited transcriptio ...
Education & training
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Advances in Social-Psychology and Music Education Research Patrice Madura Ward-Steinman Editor
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Routledge. Used - Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money ...
Encyclopedias & reference works
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The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew, Volume IX: English-Hebrew Index
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Volume IX offers a valuable enhancement of the 8-volume Dictionary of Classical Hebrew (1993-2011). In DCH I-VIII, each volume had its own English-Hebrew Index, but this volume presents a much improved gathering together of all those indexes. The Ind ...
Fairy tales, sagas & legends
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The Complete History of Middle-earth Box Set: Three Volumes Comprising All Twelve Books of The History of Middle-earth
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[EAN: 9780358381747], Neubuch, [SC: 0.0], [PU: MARINER BOOKS], FICTION - FANTASY CLASSICS EPIC FAIRY TALES, FOLK LEGENDS & MYTHOLOGY, Über den AutorrnrnCHRISTOPHER TOLKIEN (1924-2020) was the third son of J.R.R. Tolkien. Appointed by Tolkien to b ...
Fantasy
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Claymore Complete Box Set: Volumes 1-27 with Premium
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The complete best-selling dark fantasy series, now available in a value-priced box set! Includes volumes 1–27; plus an exclusive booklet of black-and-white cover art previously unreleased in the English editions. In a world where monsters called Yoma ...
Finances & economy
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From Basel 1 to Basel 3
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Hardcover, PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK., [PU: Palgrave MacMillan UK] ...
Fitness & beauty
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The Healing Power of Sunlight
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Do not give your health over to a third party. Learn the various, ancient methods of healing. In 1851, Jakob Lorber recorded methods by which we can heal our soul which in turn heals our body. The Healing Power of Sunlight shows us the path to achiev ...
Food & drink
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ASSORTED COCKTAIL (SIGNED 1ST EDITION)
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Gebraucht, wie neu, [SC: 6.94], [PU: CASAL SOLLERIC], COLOUR DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY, ARTISTIC, Jacket, Casal Solleric / Ajuntament de Palma 2009. Hardcover, issued without dustjacket. 1st Edition. 250pp. Selective collection of Martin Parr's photogr ...
Foreign language & multilingual literature
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Phraseological Dictionary English - German
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Trade paperback, New., Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 522 p. Contains: Unspecified. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. bo ...
Healing & healing methods - Medicine & naturopathy
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Essential Metals in Medicine: Therapeutic Use and Toxicity of Metal Ions in the Clinic Peggy L. Carver Editor
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Hard cover, New., Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 455 p. Contains: Illustrations, color, Tables, black & white. Metal Ions in Life Sciences, 19. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard ...
History, politics & society
![Paracelsus (Original photograph of Georg Wilhelm [G.W.] Pabst from the set of the 1943 German film)](https://images.find-more-books.com/buch/cover/MjY1ODc2NzYzNjI1MjtodHRwczovL3BpY3R1cmVzLmFiZWJvb2tzLmNvbS9ST1lBTEJPT0tTLzMwNzE2MTAzNjM4LmpwZw%3D%3D.jpg)
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A Cultural History of the Modern Age
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Hardcover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Historian, philosopher, critic, playwright, journalist, and actor, Egon Friedell was a key figure in the extraordinary flowering of Viennese culture between the two world ...
Hobby, games & leisure
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Rineke Dijkstra. WO MEN Hasselblad Award 2017: Ausst.Kat. Hasselblad Center, Gothenburg, Sweden 2017/2018
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Shipping & Terms Effective October 1, 2025 Handling Time We are a small independent shop. Shipping may take up to 7 days after purchase. If you need it urgently, please contact us before purchasing so we can confirm ...
Humor & satire
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Africans in English Caricature 1769-1819: Black Jokes White Humour
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gewerbliches Angebot, [SC: 10.00], [PU: Brepols - Harvey Miller, 2017], BE, Hardcover with dusjacket, 223 pages., 49 b/w ill. + 88 colour ill., 220 x 280 mm, Languages: English. ISBN 9781909400504. Between 1769 and 1819 London experienced an unprec ...
IT -Information Technology (New Media, Internet & AI)
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Advances in Computer Science and its Applications
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by Hwa Young Jeong, PRINT ISBN: 9783642416736 E-TEXT ISBN: 9783642416743 Springer Nature eBook Other pricing structure might be available at vitalsource.com., Springer ...
Languages
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A Grammar of Prinmi: Based on the Central Dialect of Northwest Yunnan, China (Brill's Tibetan Studies Library / Languages of the Greater Himalayan Region, 5/14, Band 14)
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gewerbliches Angebot, [SC: 0.00], Neuware, [PU: BRILL], Hardcover, 22, [GW: 748g], [ED: Hardcover], 1, DE, Über den AutorPicus S. Ding, Ph.D. (1998), Australian National University, teaches at the School of Humanities of the University of Hong Ko ...
Mobility (car & traffic)
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Der Reichsverband der Deutschen Luftfahrt-Industrie auf der I. Internationalen Luftfahrtausstellung Belgrad 1938 (The Federation of the German Aviation Industry at the I. International Aviation Exhibition Belgrad 1938)
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1. Motor BMW-6, 2. Motor Isotta-Fraschini ACCO-750, 3. Motor Hispano-SUIZA 12 UBRS, 4 Motor Junkers YUMO-4, 5. Motor Bristol Jupiter 6, 6. Motor Pragg-Witney Hornet R 1690 A1, 7. Motor Wright-Cyclone SGR-1820F-3, 8. Motor Gnome-Ron Mistral K-14, 9. M ...
Nature & environment
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The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species.
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London: John Murray NONE [NONE] 1884. (hardcover) xxiv, 352, adverts (32pp). Very good. 12mo. Ex-lib. Copy, with stamps in various locations, tape at the spine tail, a barcode, and book plate that identify it as such. There is also a name penned ...
Novels
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Seven Stories
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paperback. Text block, wraps and binding are in like new condition, without markings of any kind. Seven volume set in new condition, in case. Supporting Bay Area Friends of the Library since 2010. Well packaged and promptly shipped. Festpreisangebot, ...
Paperbacks
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Contemporary Photographers Toward A Social Landscape
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Gebraucht, wie neu, [SC: 48.07], [PU: Horizon Press], First Edition, First Printing. Published by Horizon Press, 1966. Quarto. Paperback. Book is like new. Great copy of this engaging photo title.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. N ...
Philosophy
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Der Einzige Und Sein Eigenthum.
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[SC: 15.0], [PU: Leipzig, Verlag von Otto Wigand 1845], [i.e. 1844]. [II],491,[3]p. Contemp. embossed cloth. A very nice copy. First edition. The 'bible of individualist anarchist literature which was translated into many languages. Max Stirner, know ...
Photo and illustrated books
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SAWATARI HAJIME: HYSTERIC TEN (10) - SIGNED BY THE PHOTOGRAPHER
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(SAWATARI, HAJIME). Sawatari, Hajime. SAWATARI HAJIME: A GIRL (HYSTERIC NO. 11) - SIGNED BY THE PHOTOGRAPHER. Signed by the Photographer. Tokyo: Hysteric Glamour, 2000. First Edition. Folio. Printed Metallic Wrappers. Photography Monograph. Good +. n ...
Poems & rhymes
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Poetry: January - December 2014 (complete run)
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Cumberland: Allegany County Historical Society, 1984. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Edited and annotated by Helene L Baldwin, Michael Allen Mudge, Keith W Schlegel. 152pp. Stained at lower spine, which affects the first 20 or so pa ...
School, studies & training
![The Japanese Navy. Text Japanese.[Original title cf. photo]. Japanese Navy training book from short before World War II. Here a copy that was used by the US Navy for training or Japanese courses, compare the stamp on the last page. With pictures of boats, navigation, planes, warships and two folded plates.](https://images.find-more-books.com/buch/cover/MTc2MzE1OTExNTM2NztodHRwOi8vd3d3LmFudGlxdWFyaWF0LmRlL2dpYXFkYXRhL2hkMTA3NC9waWMvMzI4ODYteWQ4MTAwLmpwZw%3D%3D.jpg)
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Exhibition du Gout de Paris" sales brochure for the Paris store Au Printemps, with printed cover in colors by Luza
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Paris: Au Printemps, 1932. 1 vols. Image 11-1/2 x 8 inches, matted to 17-1/2 x 14 inches. 1 vols. Image 11-1/2 x 8 inches, matted to 17-1/2 x 14 inches. Reynaldo Luza (1893-1978), pre-eminent fashion artist, was born in Lima, Peru. He began training ...
Science-Fiction
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A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Band 1)
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Advance Collectors' British Preview Edition collecting the first several chapters. The first volume of George R.R. Martin's epic series and now a major HBO series. 124 Pages.. ...
Sciences
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Handbook Of Porphyrin Science: With Applications To Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Biology And Medicine - Volume 4: Phototherapy, Radioimmunotherapy And Imaging
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[EAN: 9789814280204], [SC: 0.0], [PU: World Scientific Publishing Company], Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that ...
Sex & eroticism
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The Virgin Sperm dancer. Suck special issue.
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(GORDON, GINGER, AKA BEEKE, ANNA). Levy, William, Ginger Gordon (aka Anna Beeke) & Anthon Beeke. THE VIRGIN SPERM DANCER (SUCK SPECIAL ISSUE). Den Haag, THE NETHERLANDS: Uitgeverij Bert Bakker, 1972. Second Edition. Small Folio. Illustrated Wrappers. ...
Special editions, first editions & rarities
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For Now
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David Zwirner Books, 2016-11-21. hardcover. VERY GOOD. 11x0x12. Lovely copy. Full-color photos. Unmarked interior, no highlighting, creasing, underlining or writing. Black cloth cover in very good condition, some light rubbing to back, otherwise very ...
Sport & movement
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Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume II - Exercise and Clinical Testing
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Hard cover, Fine., Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 324 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color, Halftones, black & white, Halftones, color, Line drawings, black & white, Line drawings, color, Tables, black & whit ...
Thriller & horror
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Cover Stories (Routledge Revivals): Narrative and Ideology in the British Spy Thriller
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Hard cover, New., Routledge Revivals . Intended for college/higher education audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, ...
World religions
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Church Dogmatics: Volume 1 - The Doctrine of the Word of God (Prolegomena to Church Dogmatics) Part 2 - The Revelation
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[EAN: 9780567090126], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 4.02], [PU: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC], BARTH KARL CHURCH DOGMATICS THE DOCTRINE OF WORD GOD V.1 VOLUME 1 PROLEGOMENA TO PART 2 REVELATION, The book has been read, but is in excellent conditio ...
Young adult literature
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German Children's and Youth Literature in Exile 1933-1950: Biographies and Bibliographies
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[EAN: 9783598115691], Neubuch, [PU: De Gruyter, Berlin], Hardcover. "German Children's and Youth Literature in Exile 1933-1950," contains biographies of 101 authors and illustrators of children's and youth literature as well as bibliographies of the ...
About: Valuable antiquarian books
Valuable antiquarian books are treasured relics of literary and cultural history, offering a tangible connection to the past through their pages. These rare and coveted volumes span centuries, from illuminated medieval manuscripts to first editions of groundbreaking modern works.
The history of antiquarian books traces back to the very origins of writing. Ancient clay tablets and papyrus scrolls gave way to handwritten codices, painstakingly crafted by monks in medieval scriptoriums. The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century revolutionized book production, ushering in an era of wider knowledge dissemination.
As time progressed, certain books emerged as particularly valuable due to their rarity, historical significance, or artistic merit. Illuminated manuscripts from the Middle Ages, adorned with intricate illustrations and gold leaf, became prized possessions. First editions of literary classics, such as Shakespeare's folios or Dickens' novels, grew to command astronomical prices.
The value of antiquarian books often lies in their unique characteristics. Factors such as limited print runs, author signatures, exceptional condition, and historical provenance can significantly enhance a book's worth. For instance, a first edition of "The Great Gatsby" signed by F. Scott Fitzgerald would be considered a crown jewel in any collection.
These books are not merely vessels of text; they are artifacts that offer insights into the craftsmanship, artistry, and intellectual climate of their time. From the exquisite bindings of 18th-century French volumes to the bold typography of early 20th-century avant-garde publications, each book tells a story beyond its printed words.
Collectors, institutions, and bibliophiles alike seek out these treasures, driven by passion, investment potential, or the desire to preserve cultural heritage. As physical books face challenges in the digital age, the allure of valuable antiquarian books only grows stronger, cementing their status as enduring symbols of human knowledge and creativity.
The Most Expensive Antiquarian Books Ever Sold
The world of antiquarian books is filled with rare and valuable treasures. Here are some of the most expensive books ever sold:
- Codex Leicester by Leonardo da Vinci - $30.8 million in 1994 (equivalent to about $63.3 million today)
Purchased by Bill Gates, this 72-page scientific manuscript contains da Vinci's observations and theories on various subjects. - Book of Mormon (original printer's manuscript) - $35 million in 2017
The original handwritten manuscript used to print the first edition of the Book of Mormon. - Codex Sassoon (Hebrew Bible) - $38.1 million in 2023
An early and nearly complete Hebrew Bible from the late 9th or early 10th century. - Magna Carta (1297 copy) - $21.3 million in 2007
One of the few remaining copies of this historically significant document. - Gospels of Henry the Lion - $11.7 million in 1983 (equivalent to about $35.8 million today)
A 12th-century illuminated manuscript commissioned by Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony. - The Birds of America by John James Audubon - Various copies have sold for $7.9 million to $11.5 million
A large book of bird illustrations, highly valued for its artistry and historical significance. - First Folio by William Shakespeare - $6.16 million in 2001
The first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays was published in 1623.
These books are valued for their historical significance, rarity, artistic merit, and cultural importance. The prices reflect their status as unique artifacts of human knowledge and creativity.